Pros (+) Loved the accommodations and the staff.
3 stars
Imperial Hotel Galway
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Overview
The Imperial Hotel Galway is located in Eyre Square and is close to the bus and train station as well as Galway University NUIG. This centrally-located 3-star hotel is 40 miles from Shannon Airport and 45 miles from Knock International Airport. It has a total of 80 non-smoking, air-conditioned guest rooms, a selection of meeting rooms, and 24-hour check-in.
This hotel offers a comfortable atmosphere for guest relaxation. Each of the rooms is equipped with individual climate control. The hotel itself offers a contemporary décor with modern cherry wood furniture. The family-run hotel offers a lounge for guests with plenty of seating. Rooms offer a private bathroom, free toiletries, a hairdryer, and an ironing board. There is complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, tea and coffee facilities, and an in-room safe.
This hotel has a bar and grill available in a comfortable Irish environment. The restaurant serves all-day breakfast, fish dishes, steak, and light snacks. There are also deserts available and a carvery with hot meals. Several other restaurants are in the neighborhood including GBC Restaurant & Coffeeshop, Mizzoni’s Pizza & Pasta, Tomodachi Sushi Bar, Osteria Italiana Da Simone, and Papa Rich Street Food Kitchen.
There are attractions and shopping options near the hotel including Fallers Jewelers, Comedy at the Cellar, Carbon Nightclub, Open the Door Escape Room, and Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours. The Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue is also steps away from the hotel.
Amenities at Imperial Hotel Galway
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
Dining
- Electric kettle
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Tea/coffee maker
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
Services and conveniences
- Wake-up service
- Safety deposit box
- Currency exchange on-site
- Room service
- Key card access
- 24hr front desk
Things to do
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental
- Golf
- Cycling
- Horse riding
General
- Family rooms
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Storage available
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Accessibility and suitability
- Elevator
- No smoking
- Designated smoking area
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
Bedroom
- Socket near the bed
- Wardrobe or closet
Parking and transportation
- Parking
Workspace
- Desk
Health and safety
- Safe
Family friendly
- Kids meals
Reviews of Imperial Hotel Galway
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201
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176
Mediocre
65
Poor
89
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests praised the hotel's excellent location and spacious rooms, making it a convenient choice for exploring the area. However, many reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness and maintenance, such as dusty beds and unclean bathrooms, which detracted from the overall experience. The staff received mixed reviews, with some guests appreciating their friendliness while others noted unprofessional behavior.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) The hotel was located very close to downtown, with tons of restaurants and bars at our doorstep. Our room (a triple) was huge, with a very nice, large bathroom and even a sort of living room. Everything seemed clean.
Cons (-) Due to its location downtown, it was rather noisy at night from the bar goers. However, it being close to downtown was a plus, so it was a trade off. Also, since the hotel took over the neighboring building, it was a bit of a trek to get to our room. Breakfast wasn't anything to write home about, but I expect that from a continental breakfast
Cons (-) There was little to no water pressure in the shower head even though they had expensive rain shower heads. It was a slow drip to take a shower. The room smells musty because it's OLD. We had 3 beds in our room, 2 of which were not cleaned because their covers were dusty - probably from people using the larger king bed and not the 2 smaller twin beds in the room. The mattresses were springy and sof...
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Pros (+) Someone clearly put a lot of money into giving the hotel a face lift in the recent past. It looks up to date.
Cons (-) Our room had three single beds in it that were crammed into the space you'd normally find a single queen bed. The light above the bathroom sink had come out of the wall and was flickering because of a bad connection. Overall the hotel seemed a bit dirty; just small impressions like the stainless steel elevators being covered in finger prints.
Location
Eyre Square, Galway
What's nearby
- Eyre Square103 m
- Galway City Center155 m
- St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church294 m
- Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe312 m
- Druid Theatre0.4 km
- Galway Cathedral0.5 km
- Galway City Museum0.6 km
- Spanish Arch0.6 km
- National University of Ireland, Galway0.8 km
- Galway Greyhound Stadium0.9 km
- University Hospital Galway1.1 km
- Eamon Deacy Park1.2 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Low season | High season | Average price (weeknight) | Average price (weekend night) |
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May | August | C$ 336 | C$ 399 |
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